Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Todwick Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 28 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Barnsley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
Todwick Primary School
Sheffield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students
| Measure | Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Todwick Primary School Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #314 of 1,636 | #140 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3415 of 15,697 | #1674 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 205 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 205 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 85.4% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Barnsley | Sheffield |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.brierleyschool.com | www.todwickps.org |
The verdict
- •Todwick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.2 vs 72.5).
- •Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 81%).
- •Todwick Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Todwick Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Todwick Primary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 72.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Todwick Primary School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Sheffield in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 205. Todwick Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Todwick Primary School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Brierley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 314th of 1,636 and Todwick Primary School is 140th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).